Construction Manager

Freese and Nichols; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee heavy civil construction projects in Rogers, Arkansas. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a relevant degree, and strong project management skills. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits, including paid overtime and annual bonuses.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Annual bonus

Access to company cabins

Flexible work environment

Day off every other Friday

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience in the construction field serving as a construction manager or superintendent.
• Fully proficient in project management information systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the observation and inspection of ongoing construction work.
• Review contractor’s work for compliance with contract documents.
• Lead the development and management of change/field orders.
• Communicate with contractor about non-conforming work.
• Read plans and specifications to ensure compliance.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Mentoring

Compliance review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

e-Builder

Buzzsaw

Site Manager

Job description

Overview

Freese and Nichols is currently searching for an experienced Construction Manager in Rogers, Arkansas. In this role, you will manage heavy civil construction projects including roadway drainage, grading, surfacing and bridges.

Responsibilities

• Manage the observation and inspection of ongoing construction work including material sampling and testing as well as measuring quantities.
• Review contractor’s work for compliance with contract documents and clarify contract documents for the contractor.
• Lead the development and management of change/field orders, updates to construction schedule, submittals, request for Information (RFI), claims, pay requests, construction meetings and closeout processes.
• Communicate with contractor about non-conforming work.
• Correspond with client, contractors, and other employees.
• Collaborate with design teams to facilitate responses to RFIs and submittals and/or construction issues.
• Read plan and specifications to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Communicate with owner to understand owner’s needs and clarify owner’s objectives and relay information to Freese and Nichols and contractor.
• Conduct pre-bid and pre-construction conferences.
• Support the design phase process as assigned.
• Oversee field staff and the execution of their daily work.
• Support sales and marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years relevant experience in the construction field serving as a construction manager or superintendent.
• Fully proficient and able to mentor others using project management information systems (e.g., e-Builder, Buzzsaw, Site Manager).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• P.E.
• CCM
• CCCA
• Experience managing water/wastewater/stormwater projects.

About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture are the LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Our leaders and employees live these values according to our annual engagement survey.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at the benefits page), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico. We are proud of our flexible work environment with a hybrid schedule (up to 40% remote) and an alternative work schedule program with a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at the careers page.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.